Guernsey's North Show and Battle of Flowers cancelled

The event will not go ahead as social distancing measures are unlikely to be relaxed in time for it to take place. Credit: ITV Channel TV

Guernsey's Battle of Flowers and North Show will not go ahead for 2020.

The annual event at Saumarez Park was due to take place on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 August.

However, following discussions with the States of Guernsey, the Northern Agricultural and Horticultural Society (NA&HS) has made the decision to cancel this year's event, as it is unlikely that social distancing measures will be relaxed in time for it to take place.

It follows the news that Jersey's Battle of Flowers has also been cancelled.

A scaled down version of the show is being planned to take place virtually, either via Facebook or on the NA&HS website.